Park Renovations planned
The following municipalities received funds from the Butler County Local Park Renovation Grant program:
Purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Father Marinaro Park.
Purchase and installation of new playground equipment, which would cater to smaller children, for Connoquenessing Borough Park.
Replacement of skins on four baseball fields and purchase of infield mix.
Purchase and installation of fencing along the first- and third-base lines of the existing baseball field.
Purchase and installation of playground border ties, new fall surface and picnic table replacements.
Removal of shingles and underlay, and the purchase and installation of new shingles on two pavilions.
Sandblasting and undercoat to the existing playground structure; the purchase and installation of engineered wood fiber fall surface; mulch surfacing for around existing trees; and replacement of existing park rules signs.
A $10,000 contribution toward matching a state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grant. The state grant includes a new playground unit, fall surface, site preparation and repair of the fall surface border and removal of existing playground equipment.
A $10,000 contribution toward matching a DCNR grant. The DCNR grant includes a new large playground unit, playground installation and fall surface.
Purchase and installation of a new swingset and an additional boundary area for an accessible swingset.
Purchase and restoration of areas in the Seven Fields Town Park building, including the bathrooms, locker rooms and concession area.
Purchase and renovation of the existing softball field, including the removal of vegetation, the performance of topography, laser grade surfacing and the installation of infield mix.
Purchase of new picnic tables and trash cans for the outdoor picnic shelter.